-onium
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See also: onium
English
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- (particle physics) Designating an onium particle.
- (pharmacology) Used to form names of quaternary ammonium compounds used as neuromuscular blocking agents, cholinergic agents, anticholinergic agents, antibacterials/antiseptics, or other agents.
- Alternative form: -ium
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[edit]-onium